How Many Dresses Do Brides Try On Before Finding The One?
If you’ve been wondering what the average amount of dresses a bride tries on before finding the one, we are here to demystify the wedding dress shopping process a bit. Keep reading.
Every bride’s journey is different. That’s probably not what you wanted to hear, but it’s the truth. There is no template for how long (or how short) it takes to say yes to the dress. It’s not all a mystery though. We can share a few tips we’ve gathered (Chic Parisien, our sister store has been doing this a lonnngggg time - more than 55 years - so we have some expertise to draw from).
Here the most important thing to know: When you know you know. Say yes. Don’t overthink it. You’ve probably already been thinking about how you want to look on your wedding day. If you haven’t that’s a must-do before you come in and start trying on dresses. Having clear inspiration is a great way to steer clear of being overwhelmed when you walk in the store.
At The Find Bridal we have hundreds of designer wedding dresses on display. That can be a lot to take in if you don’t already have a good idea of what you like and don’t like in a wedding dress. That’s part of why we recommend coming into our shop when you’re already at the “say yes” point of your journey. If you are trying on dresses for the first time, you probably want the full-service bridal experience and that can be a bit different than shopping at The Find Bridal. What’s the difference? At our bridal boutique everything is on display. At a full service salon (like Chic Parisien) you work one on one with a bridal stylist to get an idea of what works on your body, what fits in your budget, how you feel in each silhouette and more of the basics.
Listen, some brides buy the first dress they try on. Actually, that happens a lot. But that usually happens when a bride comes in with a really clear idea of her wedding day style.
For others, it’s a journey of trying on dresses. We find that the happiest brides are the ones who do some research in advance, come prepared, let themselves enjoy the process - and aren’t afraid to “say yes” when the feeling is right.
Here’s something else you should know when you’re trying on wedding dresses at The Find Bridal. We’re an outlet, which means we only have one of each dress in stock. So, when you fall in love with a dress, we can’t hold it while you decide. Which brings us back to the earlier point - it’s not really about how many wedding dresses you try on before you say yes, but about how ready you are to say yes. We think the best way to shop is to come in ready to walk away with the dress of your dreams in hand. The best part? All our designer gowns are marked down to $1,990. That’s up to 90% off the original retail prices for brands including Berta, Monique Lhuillier, Ines Di Santo, Hayley Paige, Lazaro, Inbal Dror, Mira Zwillinger and more.
Just think about it, with all the money you save on your wedding dress, you’ll get to keep trying on dresses so that you can “say yes” to a second look dress - all for less than you’d spend on one dress at the full retail price.